Stay Safe When Bringing Contractors into Your Home During a Pandemic

By Builders Association of Central PA Staff

By The Builders Association of Central PA Staff

At some point in time during the pandemic, you may need to bring contractors into your home. Some projects take considerable time and money so it is important to select a contractor you can trust. Just as importantly, be extra careful to follow CDC guidelines during these unprecedented times to keep both the contractor and yourself safe. Here are some questions to ask before bringing a contractor into your home.

Do you offer virtual consultations to provide estimates, quotes and designs?

What policies and procedures do you have in place for working in private residences, and who enforces them?

What kind of daily employee health screenings do you conduct? For example: temperature checks, symptom screening and contact tracing questionnaires

What protective gear do your employees use on the worksite to stop the spread of COVID-19?

What end of the day cleaning procedures do you have in place? For example: all high contact surface areas will be disinfected each day with approved cleaning agents.

How many employees will be working in your home and how will they practice social distancing from you and your family?

What is your policy if someone in the household and/or one of your employees are sick or have been contact traced?

Do you provide touchless payment options or pay over the phone?

For more information on finding, evaluating, and working with a remodeler, contact the Builders Association of Central PA.